The capital of the Costa de la Luz is a low-key, unpretentious city that shines for its wonderful seafood, Blue Flag beaches and historic centre that hides a cornucopia of fascinating little attractions. It’s all set up for a very indulgent holiday spent on a sun-lounger by day and with loved ones over a delicious, …
What brings most people to The Gambia are the beaches – and there are plenty to choose from. Luxurious five-star resorts that cater to your every whim co-exist with fun and busy Mediterranean-style zones chock full of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. There’s also plenty of room for lazy days and long walks along palm-tree lined …
The distinction of smallest country on Earth (by size AND population) goes to Vatican City. Located within Rome, Italy, Vatican City has less than 1000 inhabitants and has been an independent country since 1929. Also called the Holy See, it has been the home of the Catholic Pope since the 14th century and is the …
Set where the River Aura empties into the Archipelago Sea, Turku is Finland’s oldest city and was the country’s first capital. National monuments like Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral will bring Finland’s origins to light, and you can learn how vaunted cultural figures like Jean Sibelius and Wäinö Aaltonen helped to shape the nation in …
The largest inland city in Scandinavia, Tampere in Finland is wedged between two large bodies of water in a part of the country that is woven with rivers, ponds and lakes. The fast-moving Tammerkoski rapids here were harnessed as a power source and brought about an industrial boom in the late-1800s. So Tampere today is …
Modern-day Ethiopia is many seemingly dissonant things. It’s a cross between a pack backers ultimate holiday and a history buff’s Shangri-La. It’s also retained a medieval feel through ancient Christian rituals while showcasing the ancient obelisks and tombs of Aksum. Culturally speaking, there are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites here as well as the chance …
Ghana is proof that amazing things come in small packages. Considered to be one of Africa’s true success stories, this country is enjoying a stable democracy and incredible development. The combination creates a joyful energy across the country. With Ghana you get beautiful hinterland, sunny beaches, rich culture, lively cities, welcoming locals, tons of wildlife, …
The first thing that most people know about Lapland is that it’s the home of Santa Claus, and nothing could make a child’s Christmas more magical than a trip to where that very magic happens. For older people there’s magic of a different kind: The ghostly Northern Lights, the heart-melting beauty of Nordic woodland in …
Finland’s capital was founded in the 16th century but the city you see today really took shape in the 1800s. This was when the Russians laid out Helsinki along similar lines to St. Petersburg, with its broad streets and neoclassical mansions. A little earlier the Swedes had completed Soumenlinna, an ambitious sea fortress that was …
Denmark’s second city and the largest on the Jutland peninsula, Aarhus encapsulates many of the things people love about this country. It’s a clean, forward-thinking place filled with arresting pieces of modern architecture. If you’ve got a thing for design, check out the functionalist town hall or the new Dokk1 complex by the water. History …